General Description

The AAT3169 is a low noise, constant frequency charge pump DC/DC converter that uses a tri-mode load switch (1X), fractional (1.5X), and doubling (2X) conversion to maximize efficiency for white LED applications. The AAT3169 is capable of driving six LEDs for a total of 180mA from a 2.7V to 5.5V input. The current sinks may be operated individually or in parallel for driving higher current LEDs. A low external parts count (two 1μF flying capacitors and two small 1μF capacitors at IN and OUTCP) make this part ideally suited for small, batterypowered applications.

Features

? VIN Range: 2.7V to 5.5V

? Fully Programmable Current with Single Wire

? 16-Step Logarithmic Scale

? 15/20/30mA Max Current

? Four Low-Current Settings Down to 115μA

? Low IQ (65μA) for Single-Channel, Low-Current Mode

? Tri-Mode 1X, 1.5X, and 2X Charge Pump for Maximum Efficiency and VF Coverage

? Drives Up to Six LEDs

? Individual Main-Sub (5-1) Group Control

? No Inductors, Low Noise Operation

? 1MHz Constant Switching Frequency

? Small Application Circuit

? Built-In Thermal Protection

? Built-In Auto-Disable for Open Circuit

? Automatic Soft Start

? IQ <1μA in Shutdown

? Thermally-Enhanced STDFN33-14 or QFN44-16 Package

Applications

? Color (RGB) Lighting

? Programmable Current Sink

? Transmissive Displays

? White LED Backlighting

? White Photo Flash for Digital Still Cameras